Less than 500 metres away from one of the most beautiful beaches in Normandy, Maison Mielles has 6 bedrooms and is available for self-catering holiday rentals. Built in 1965 and recently modernised, this villa sleeps up to 12 people in … Continue reading →

Weekly rental includes Gas, water, electricity, bed linen and towels. All prices are in Euros, but we are happy to accept other currencies (see notes below). Don’t forget to check the availability of Maison Mielles before proceeding. Notes Rental … Continue reading →

Please check the availability of Maison Mielles using the calendar. If the dates you require are available, please check the rates for the dates you want and then get in touch with us to make your booking.

We are delighted that the beach near our 6-bed Normandy holiday rental has been awarded the Pavillon Bleu status.

“Pavillon Bleu” is part of the French blue flag programme, that awards beaches that meet high quality standards in water facilities, safety, environmental education and management. The beach at Brehal is one of only 7 beaches in Lower Normandy (Basse Normandie) to achieve the Pavillon Bleu standard, and only 120 local areas (communes) across France.

So, not only is this a great place to have a holiday, it’s also a safer place to bring your family.

The Souleuvre Viaduct in Normandy was built during the 19th century by the famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel to carry the Caen – Saint Lô railway across the Souleuvre River. A permanent platform for bungee jumping was established by A. J. Hackett in 1990 atop the highest pillar. A light gangway was established where the railway platform used to be, allowing access to the platform from the side of the bridge. The viaduct offers a wonderful jumping experience amid the spectacular Normandy landscape and is easily accessible from our 2 holiday gîtes near Saint Lô and from our large beach house near Granville.

Get in touch with us if you would like to combine your holiday in Normandy with the adrenaline pumping excitement of a bungee jump!

Just south of Saint Lo, in the Normandy countryside (bocage) is a rocky outcrop called ‘Les Roches de Ham’.

Popular with climbers because of the 100m plus shale cliff with magnificent views from the summit, the area is also a good walking and horse-riding location for those on holiday in this part of France.

Very close to our gîtes, this would be a great place for a short excursion while staying in the area .

I am in the process of starting a new business, called La Gourmande Normande (the Greedy Norman), which come September, all being well, will be providing local and seasonal food products: veg, fruit, dairy, meat, fish etc using a box … Continue reading →

I am always a bit stumped by cauliflower. Apart from cheese sauce what do you do with them? Mike Gantzer, one of our long term helpers, made this recipe last night. it was so unexpectedly delicious that it was gone … Continue reading →

Les Salines, Winter sunset, Saint Martin de Bréhal As you come over the bridge into the village of Saint Martin, this is the view across the marshes. Our house, Maison Mielles, is a couple of minutes walk away.